Anwar’s Coalition Crumbles in Sabah Polls Even With Ally’s Win

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition suffered a blow in Sabah’s state election, highlighting the bloc’s continued struggle to gain a foothold in East Malaysia.

Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan clinched only one seat despite fielding 22 candidates in Saturday’s polls. The outcome underscored the bloc’s limited appeal in Sabah even as the premier’s ally, Hajiji Noor, was sworn in as leader of the state for a second term early Sunday after securing support from other parties.